Audi A6 2004 vs Audi A4 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 47 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 9.3 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Audi A5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Audi A6 2004 3.0 engine: This engine is known for several recurring issues, most notably the short lifespan of ignition coils, which frequently fail and cause the engine to misfire. This issue is typically accompanied by a Check ... More about Audi A6 2004 3.0 engine Audi A4 2008 3.2 engine: This engine continues to suffer from a range of reliability concerns, many of which stem from cost-cutting on materials. One recurring issue involves low-grade gaskets used in critical areas like valve covers, ... More about Audi A4 2008 3.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 22 cm longer than the Audi A4, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 546 litres | 480 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 66 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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